B2B Integration

, by Samtani, Gunjan; Healey, Marcus; Samtani, Shyam

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This comprehensive guide reveals the key elements of successful B2B integration and collaborative e-commerce, by highlighting business needs, technologies, and development strategies. It equips companies with practical guidelines for quickly implementing an effective B2Bi strategy, and prepares them for the next wave of B2B integration and collaborative e-commerce. It clarifies the intricate dependencies among all the components of B2Bi, including integration patterns, enterprise application integration (EAI), business process management (BPM), Internet security, XML, Web services, middleware technologies, and integration brokers. Included are future technologies that will have a significant impact on B2Bi architectures, such as intelligent software agents, wireless technologies, and peer-to-peer computing. This reference provides a suitable framework for the design, development, and implementation of B2B integration, along with several case studies.

Dedications

Acknowledgements

vii

About the Author

Preface

Part I The Big Picture

(44)

Introduction

(21)

Evolution of Next Generation Enterprises

(1)

New Rules of Engagement

(1)

B2B E-Commerce

(4)

What is B2B e-commerce?

(1)

B2B vs. B2C: Differing strategies

(1)

Explosive growth in B2B e-commerce

(2)

What is collaborative e-commerce?

(1)

B2B Integration (B2Bi)

(11)

Integration: The top priority

(2)

A daunting effort

(1)

Getting beyond the starting line

(4)

Selecting the right B2Bi solution

(3)

What is the Return on Investment (ROI) on B2Bi?

(3)

Conclusion

(1)

Components, Benefits, Challenges and Applications of B2B Integration

(21)

The Word is Out

(1)

B2Bi Components

(7)

Integration patterns

(1)

Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)

(1)

Business Process Management (BPM)

(1)

Extensible Markup Language (XML)

(2)

XML standards for e-business

(1)

Web services

(1)

Middleware technologies

(1)

Integration brokers

(1)

Internet security

(1)

Wireless technologies

(1)

Software agents

(1)

Benefits of B2B Integration

(3)

Dynamic business relationships

(1)

Real-time information

(1)

Lower transaction costs

(1)

Participation in online marketplaces

(1)

Streamline business operations

(1)

XML-based integration

(1)

Increased customer service and retention

(1)

Opportunity to re-architect internal systems

(1)

B2Bi Challenges

(6)

Internal application integration

(1)

Disparate internal corporate data

(1)

System heterogeneity

(1)

Data security

(1)

Transaction integrity

(1)

Internal business process management

(1)

Inter-enterprise business process integration

(1)

Internal resistance

(1)

Standards and industry issues

(1)

Distributed control

(1)

Performance and scalability

(1)

Expensive

(1)

24/7 availability of the system

(1)

B2Bi-Enabled Applications

(2)

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

(1)

E-marketplaces and collaborative networks

(1)

Conclusion

(2)

Part II Established Integration Components

(278)

Integration Patterns

(49)

Types of Integration

(1)

Data Oriented B2B Integration

(19)

Data replication

(4)

Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) solution

(5)

Data warehouses and data marts

(1)

Multi-database server

(5)

XML and databases

(2)

Data oriented integration and B2Bi

(1)

Portal Oriented Integration

(6)

Types of portals

(1)

Components of a portal server platform

(4)

Portal oriented integration and B2Bi

(1)

Application Oriented Integration

(15)

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

(7)

Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)

(6)

Application oriented integration and B2Bi

(1)

Business Process Integration (BPI)

(4)

Business process integration patterns

(2)

Business process integration and B2Bi

(2)

Which Approach to Use for Your B2Bi Implementation?

(2)

Agreement among the trading partners

(1)

Your integration goals

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)

(29)

Today's Enterprise

(1)

What is EAI?

(1)

Where Did Things Go Wrong?

(2)

Benefits of EAI

100

(2)

A word of caution

101

(1)

Types of EAI

102

(3)

User interface integration (Refacing)

102

(1)

Data integration

103

(1)

Function or method integration

103

(1)

Business process integration

104

(1)

Types of Enterprise Systems

105

(10)

Legacy systems

105

(1)

Client/server systems

106

(1)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

106

(5)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

111

(2)

eCRM

113

(2)

CRM and EAI

115

(1)

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

115

(1)

Leading EAI Solutions

115

(6)

BEA eLink

115

(1)

TIBCO ActiveEnterprise

116

(2)

IBM --- WebSphere MQ integrator

118

(3)

Convergence of EAI and B2Bi

121

(1)

Divergence of EAI and B2Bi

122

(1)

Conclusion

123

(2)

Business Process Management (BPM)

125

(27)

Existence of `Organization Silos'

126

(1)

Fundamentals of BPM

126

(13)

Business processes

126

(4)

Participants

130

(1)

Activities

130

(1)

Business transactions

130

(2)

What is BPM?

132

(1)

Workflow

133

(1)

Roadmap to BPM

134

(5)

BPM Systems

139

(8)

BEA WebLogic integration

142

(1)

Vitria BusinessWare

143

(1)

Extricity B2B Alliance Manager

144

(3)

Universal Language for BPM

147

(2)

Business Process Management Initiative (BPMI)

148

(1)

XLANG

149

(1)

Standard Business Processes

149

(1)

Conclusion

150

(2)

Extensible Markup Language (XML)

152

(35)

The Need for a Universal Language

153

(1)

What is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)?

154

(3)

How does it work?

154

(1)

Limitations of traditional EDI

155

(2)

What's Wrong with the First Language of the Internet --- HTML?

157

(1)

XML: The Universal Language of Data Interchange

158

(17)

The power to know

159

(1)

What is XML?

160

(1)

XML: A derivative of SGML

161

(1)

Sample XML files

161

(2)

XML strengths

163

(3)

XML limitations

166

(1)

XML namespaces

167

(1)

Brief introduction to the components of XML

168

(6)

Advantages of XML over traditional EDI

174

(1)

XSL --- Extensible Stylesheet Language

175

(3)

Coexistence of XML and EDI

178

(8)

EDI is here to stay

178

(1)

EDI based on XML

179

(1)

Characteristics of XML/EDI

180

(1)

Benefits of XML/EDI over traditional batch EDI

181

(1)

Key features of XML/EDI server

182

(4)

Conclusion

186

(1)

XML Standards for E-business

187

(26)

Standards Imperative for B2B Application Integration

188

(1)

RosettaNet's Solution

189

(11)

What is RosettaNet?

189

(1)

Components of RosettaNet's e-business solution

190

(6)

Benefits of using RosettaNet solution

196

(1)

RosettaNet embraced by software vendors

197

(1)

What's the ROI (Return on Investment) in implementing RosettaNet solution?

198

(2)

FpML --- Financial Products Markup Language

200

(2)

What is FpML?

200

(1)

Benefits of FpML

200

(2)

Commerce XML (cXML)

202

(2)

Electronic Business XML (ebXML)

204

(1)

Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

205

(2)

SOAP messages

205

(2)

BizTalk Framework

207

(5)

Components of the BizTalk Framework

207

(1)

The envelope

208

(4)

Conclusion

212

(1)

Middleware Technologies

213

(41)

What is Middleware?

214

(2)

Transaction Processing (TP) Monitors

216

(3)

How they work?

217

(1)

Benefits of TP monitors

218

(1)

Message Oriented Middleware (MOM)

219

(12)

Why use message queues?

221

(1)

Types of communication

222

(2)

MOM frameworks

224

(2)

MOM middleware

226

(5)

Distributed Objects and Components

231

(22)

Distributed components

233

(1)

Distributed object frameworks

234

(1)

OMA --- CORBA 3

235

(4)

Windows DNA --- COM+

239

(5)

J2EE --- EJB

244

(5)

J2EE application servers

249

(4)

Conclusion

253

(1)

Integration Brokers

254

(33)

Introduction

255

(1)

Integration brokers enable (best-of-breed) BOB approach

256

(1)

Architecture of Integration Brokers

256

(3)

Hub-and-spoke architecture

256

(1)

Message bus architecture

257

(1)

Multi-hub architecture

258

(1)

Components of Integration Brokers

259

(8)

Messaging services

260

(2)

Application adapters

262

(2)

Data transformation component

264

(2)

Workflow manager

266

(1)

Metadata repository

266

(1)

Administration tool

266

(1)

Services of Integration Brokers

267

(6)

Enable all types of integration

267

(1)

Web services

268

(1)

Interoperability

268

(1)

Open architecture

268

(1)

Support for all communication protocols

268

(1)

Directory services

269

(1)

Trading partner management and personalization

269

(1)

Security

270

(1)

Scalability

270

(1)

Transactional integrity

270

(1)

Integration broker connectivity

271

(2)

Selecting an Integration Broker for Your Company

273

(1)

Leading Integration Brokers

274

(11)

Microsoft BizTalk Server Suite

274

(4)

SeeBeyond eBusiness Integration Suite

278

(1)

webMethods B2B platform

279

(4)

BEA WebLogic integration

283

(2)

ROI on integration brokers

285

(1)

Conclusion

285

(2)

Internet Security

287

(36)

Internet Security (E-Security) Critical for B2Bi

288

(1)

B2Bi --- Makes a Company Highly Vulnerable to Security Risks

289

(1)

Complex nature of applications

289

(1)

Anonymous relationships in B2B e-commerce

289

(1)

Software undergoing frequent change

289

(1)

Human factor involved

290

(1)

Employees and Other Insiders Pose the Biggest Threat

290

(1)

E-Security Strategy

291

(1)

Basic Security Services in B2Bi

291

(2)

The strength of the chain is as strong as its weakest link

292

(1)

Key Concepts in E-Security Solutions

293

(9)

Cryptography

293

(1)

Private key encryption

294

(1)

Public key encryption

295

(1)

Best of both worlds --- The digital envelope

296

(1)

Digital signature

296

(4)

Digital certificates and role of Certificate Authorities (CAs)

300

(1)

Using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) to establish secure sessions

301

(1)

Shielding an Organization from the Outside World

302

(9)

Firewalls

302

(1)

Functions performed by firewalls

303

(1)

Types of firewalls

304

(2)

Considerations in choosing a firewall

306

(1)

Enterprise firewall appliance

306

(2)

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

308

(2)

Check Point's VPN solution

310

(1)

B2Bi and E-Security

311

(4)

Revamp your security

311

(1)

B2Bi software

312

(1)

Security features in the leading B2B integration servers

313

(1)

E-security tailored to XML

314

(1)

Secure Payments Over the Internet

315

(2)

Need for trusted third party entities

316

(1)

Security Trends for the Future

317

(5)

Conclusion

322

(1)

Part III Evolving Integration Components

323

(84)

Web Services

325

(17)

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

326

(1)

Components and operations of SOA

326

(1)

What are Web Services?

327

(2)

Application of SOA-based framework to B2Bi

328

(1)

Essential Features of a Web Services Environment

329

(1)

Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI)

330

(3)

What is UDDI?

330

(1)

UDDI built on SOAP

331

(1)

UDDI data structure

331

(2)

UDDI APIs

333

(1)

Web Services Description Language (WSDL)

333

(2)

WSDL schema

334

(1)

WSDL and UDDI

334

(1)

Web Services Flow Language (WSFL)

335

(1)

Putting Everything Together

335

(1)

Essential Features of a Web Services Framework

336

(1)

Security Requirements for Web Services

337

(2)

Authentication

338

(1)

Authorization

338

(1)

Data protection

338

(1)

Non-repudiation

338

(1)

Where to Start?

339

(1)

Leverage existing assets

339

(1)

Build an internal repository for web services

340

(1)

Bottom line

340

(1)

Web Services Networks

340

(1)

Conclusion

341

(1)

Wireless Technologies

342

(39)

Introduction

343

(1)

The Wireless Internet Today

344

(3)

Definition and growth

344

(1)

Mobile benefits

345

(2)

Wireless Application Architecture and Components

347

(6)

Wireless Access Protocol (WAP)

350

(1)

Wireless Markup Language (WML)

351

(1)

WMLScript

352

(1)

Wireless Security Issues

353

(7)

Security of mobile systems

353

(2)

Security issues in WAP

355

(3)

Generic mobile solutions

358

(2)

B2B Wireless Applications

360

(6)

Business uses of the mobile Internet

360

(2)

B2B wireless portals

362

(1)

On-demand trading

363

(1)

Business-to-Employee (B2E) connections

363

(2)

B2B, B2C, B2E and wireless

365

(1)

Enterprise Integration Issues for M-commerce

366

(3)

Leading M-commerce Solution Providers

369

(3)

BEA WebLogic m-commerce solution

369

(3)

IBM's WebSphere everyplace suite

372

(1)

To be or not to be... Wireless: Pertinent Strategic Considerations

372

(7)

Goal and business definition

372

(2)

Formulation of technology strategy

374

(5)

Conclusion

379

(2)

Software Agents

381

(26)

Software Agents Enabling the Formation of Virtual Organizations

382

(1)

What are Intelligent Software Agents?

382

(2)

What are Agent Systems?

384

(1)

Agent Classification

384

(3)

Agents and Autonomy

387

(1)

Multi-Agent Environment

387

(2)

The 3 Cs of prime importance

388

(1)

Advantages of a multi-agent environment

388

(1)

Disadvantages of a multi-agent environment

388

(1)

Agents and Negotiation

389

(2)

Types of negotiation strategies

390

(1)

Not revealing negotiation strategy paramount

390

(1)

Agents and Mobility

391

(2)

Benefits of using mobile agents

391

(1)

Potential risks involved in use of mobile agents

392

(1)

Agents' Role in B2B E-Commerce and B2Bi

393

(9)

Information gathering and filtering

394

(1)

Uncovering quality sales prospects

395

(1)

Value chain integration

395

(1)

Optimization of business processes in light of B2Bi

396

(1)

Efficient e-marketplaces

397

(2)

Maintaining customer relationships

399

(1)

Effective e-procurement

399

(1)

Integration with legacy systems

400

(1)

Enable privacy in B2B transactions

400

(2)

Need for a Universal Language

402

(3)

XNS: A dictionary and address book for web agents

404

(1)

Conclusion

405

(2)

Part IV B2Bi-Enabled Applications

407

(60)

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

409

(29)

Introduction

410

(1)

Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management

410

(5)

A few definitions of SCM

410

(1)

What is a supply chain?

411

(1)

A typical business process flow in a supply chain

412

(1)

Activities in a supply chain

413

(2)

Legacy Supply Chain

415

(2)

Push-based supply network

415

(1)

What's wrong in a legacy supply chain?

416

(1)

B2Bi-Enabled Supply Chain

417

(5)

Principles of SCM

418

(1)

Pull-based supply network

419

(1)

ROI in moving from pull-based to push-based supply network

420

(1)

Features of B2Bi-enabled supply chain

420

(2)

Supply Chain Planning and Execution

422

(6)

Supply Chain Planning (SCP)

422

(1)

Supply Chain Execution (SCE)

423

(1)

E-procurement --- The transformation of corporate purchasing

424

(3)

E-logistics: Integrating warehouses, distribution centers and customer interaction processes

427

(1)

SCM Challenges

428

(2)

Synchronization in supply chain

428

(1)

Building trust through supply chain

428

(1)

Operational stability

428

(1)

Inertia for change

429

(1)

Supply chain complexity

429

(1)

Managing supply chain for short lifecycle products

429

(1)

Integration challenge within the organization

429

(1)

Integration challenge with supply chain partners

430

(1)

Inter-company business process synchronization

430

(1)

SCM Techniques

430

(4)

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

431

(1)

Just-in-Time (JIT)

431

(1)

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR)

431

(3)

SCM Systems

434

(3)

Conclusion

437

(1)

E-Marketplaces and Collaborative Networks

438

(29)

What are E-Marketplaces?

439

(1)

Basics of B2B E-Marketplaces

440

(17)

Pre e-marketplace era

440

(1)

E-marketplace era

440

(1)

Classification of e-marketplaces

441

(3)

Market makers

444

(1)

Dynamic trading through B2B e-marketplaces

444

(1)

Governance of e-marketplaces

445

(1)

Benefits of B2B e-marketplaces

445

(4)

Which e-marketplace to join?

449

(4)

B2B e-marketplaces services

453

(4)

How E-Marketplaces Fit into a Company's B2Bi Plans

457

(3)

Catalog publishing

457

(1)

Receiving and processing orders

458

(1)

Data transformation

459

(1)

Integrating credit, financing and collection system with ERP

460

(1)

Emergence of B2B Collaborative Networks

460

(6)

Just another point of connection

460

(2)

Lack of support for collaborative commerce

462

(1)

B2B collaborative networks

462

(4)

Conclusion

466

(1)

Part V Conclusion

467

(20)

B2B to P2P Evolution

469

(18)

Why Peer-to-Peer?

470

(3)

Let your imagination run wild

470

(1)

What is P2P?

471

(1)

What is a peer group?

471

(1)

Features of a P2P application

471

(2)

Leading P2P Protocols

473

(4)

Jabber

473

(1)

Juxtapose --- JXTA

474

(3)

Examples of P2P Applications

477

(2)

NextPage --- NXT 3

477

(1)

FirstPeer --- Professional servant

478

(1)

Groove networks --- Groove 1.0

478

(1)

Gnuetella

478

(1)

Applied MetaComputing --- Legion

478

(1)

Benefits of P2P-Based Applications in B2B Integration

479

(5)

Collaboration

479

(1)

Enhanced performance

479

(2)

Intelligent agents

481

(1)

P2P marketplaces

481

(2)

Information discovery using search engines

483

(1)

Eliminate the need for cataloging in multiple formats

483

(1)

But the Road is Winding

484

(1)

Network bandwidth

484

(1)

Security

484

(1)

Complex architectures and difficult maintenance

485

(1)

Conclusion

485

(2)

Acronyms

487

(44)

Appendix

A. PIP2A 1: Distribute New Product Information

493

(26)

B. UDDI Technical White Paper

519

(12)

Bibliography

531

(10)

Index

541

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